How to Play

  1. Gather the Explorers
    Have the children stand or sit in a line with their hands behind their backs.

  2. Choose the DinoSeeker
    Select one child to be the Fairy Seeker. This player steps away or turns around so they cannot see what is happening.

  3. Start the Fossil Pass
    Give the charm or small treasure to one child in the line without the seeker seeing.

  4. Pass the Prehistoric Treasure
    While the dino seeker is turned away, the children quietly pass the charm from hand to hand behind their backs.

  5. Call the Seeker Back
    After several seconds, call the DinoSeeker back to face the group.

  6. Make the Dino Guess
    The seeker studies the players and chooses who they believe is hiding the charm/treasure.

  7. Reveal the Treasure
    If the guess is correct, the child with the charm becomes the next Dino Seeker. . If the guess is wrong, the same seeker tries again in the next round, or switch the seeker up every time to give more people a chance and a prize for the child that actually does guess it.

This simple game creates lots of giggles as players try not to give away who is holding the dino treasure.

Who has the Dino Charm?

In this fun dinosaur guessing game, children secretly pass a dino fossil, mini dinosaur or "ancient treasure" while one explorer looks away. When the dino seeker turns back around , they must study the group and use their sharp explorer insticts to guess who is hiding the prehistoric prize.

What You'll Need

A Dino Treasure like:

  • a small toy dinosaur

  • small fossil

  • dino egg or rock

  • mini amber gem or treasure stone

Optional Fairy Touches

  • Add soft fairy music in the backround

  • Sprinkle a bit of glitter or fairy dust before each round

  • Have kids "freeze like fairies" when the seeker returns.

  • Let the seeker wear wings , hold a wand, or a fairy crown

"A tiny fairy charm has gone missing from the enchanted glen...it holds powerful magic. One of the fairies is secretly protecting it. Can you use your fairy instincts to discover who?

Quick Activity Snapshot

Activity Type: Guessing Game / Calm Activity
Best For Ages: 4–7
Setup Time: 2 minutes
Group Size: 6–15 children
Energy Level: Low–Medium